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WOL problem on NVX
I am trying to use the WOL function on a NVX If the NAS powers down, either by pressing the power button or using the built in power timer, then the WOL works if the packet is sent within a few min...
Thats true, but most router manufacturers worry about creating a gateway to the internet for the everyman rather than optimizing LAN features for the top end user.
And that's what I've figured why it needs to send ARP requests, for the sole reason to find out where the MAC-address is located in the network. Still it should keep the ARP table input until I reboot or power down the router imo (unless I've misunterstood the functions and inner workings of an ARP table)
It's not a big loss for me though, as I only use the WOL function to power on my computer. I try to keep my NAS'es up and running all the time and don't have a need for powering them down. I have more trouble with my router losing / dropping connection to the WAN, and stop responding to ping, efficiantly dropping any service on the inside, like FTP and such, since there isn't any traffic outbound.
And that's what I've figured why it needs to send ARP requests, for the sole reason to find out where the MAC-address is located in the network. Still it should keep the ARP table input until I reboot or power down the router imo (unless I've misunterstood the functions and inner workings of an ARP table)
It's not a big loss for me though, as I only use the WOL function to power on my computer. I try to keep my NAS'es up and running all the time and don't have a need for powering them down. I have more trouble with my router losing / dropping connection to the WAN, and stop responding to ping, efficiantly dropping any service on the inside, like FTP and such, since there isn't any traffic outbound.
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